Actor portrays Walt Whitman at Derby Historical Society's silver tea

Stephen Collins portrayed the famed 19th-century poet, essayist, and journalist Walt Whitman at the Derby Historical Society's 26th annual Silver Tea. 
The performance, Unlaunch’d Voices – An Afternoon with Walt Whitman, was held at Molto Bene Italian American Kitchen in Ansonia. 


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Hull family of Derby in 1812 topic of Shelton educator's talk at reception

Carolyn Ivanoff
(www. civilwar.org photo)

ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society will hold its 25th annual appeal reception from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Molto Bene Italian American Kitchen, 557 Wakelee Ave.

The featured speaker is Seymour resident Carolyn Ivanoff, a Housemaster at Shelton Intermediate School, who speaks and writes frequently on American history.

She will present "Fame and Infamy for the Hulls of Derby in 1812."

In 2003 Ivanoff was named Civil War Trust Preservationist Teacher of the Year.

The Dr. John Ireland Howe Award will be presented to Martha Dulla-Andrade for her many years of service to the Valley.

Ticket price is a donation of $45 or more to the annual appeal. 

For information about the historical society visit www.derbyhistorical.org.

Fundraiser planned in Ansonia for Stratford woman

Proceeds will benefit Stratford resident Anna Hutchinson, a wife and mother of two who needs life-saving treatment offered only in Germany. The evening will include dinner and dancing to the music of The Rum Runners, a band based in Milford.

According to information found on AllinforAnna.com, the fund-raising goal is $40,000. Visit the website to purchase a ticket or make a donation.